Historic Sites
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Stearns History Museum St. Cloud, Minnesota
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This museum takes visitors through two centuries of history. Two floors of... |
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Stenton House Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Stenton's distinguished Georgian architecture, its outstanding collection, and its superb... |
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Stepping Stones Foundation Katonah, New York
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In Alcoholics Anonymous, aka “the Big Book”, Wilson disseminated the idea of... |
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Stone Fort Museum Nacogdoches, Texas
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The campus of Stephen F. Austin State University is home to a fort, and not just any fort... |
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Stonestreet Museum Of 19th Century Medicine Rockville, Maryland
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The Stonestreet Museum of 19th Century Medicine offers an insider's look into the... |
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Stonewall Inn New York City, New York
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It was 1:20 a.m. when eight cops stomped into the Stonewall Inn, a dive in Manhattan's... |
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Strong National Museum Of Play Rochester, New York
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Strong is the only museum in the world dedicated solely to the study of play as it... |
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Student Museum Sanford, Florida
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The Student Museum offers Seminole County Public School students a unique learning... |
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Submerged Heritage Preserve Program Lake George, New York
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Marked by buoys and open to divers are seven of the 900 bateaux used during the British... |
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Suffolk County Historical Society & Museum Riverhead, New York
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The Suffolk County Historical Society was founded in 1886 by a group of forward-looking... |
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Sullivan County Historical Society & Museum Hurleyville, New York
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The preservation was, and is, accomplished through the storage of historical records and... |
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Sullivanmunce Cultural Center Zionsville, Indiana
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Since its inception in 1981, the art center has been dedicated to honoring the vision of... |
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Supreme Court Building Washington, District Of Columbia
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Swanzey Historical Museum Swanzey, New Hampshire
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The Museum collects books, papers, photographs, newspaper clippings and Town Reports, as... |
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Swarthout Museum La Crosse, Wisconsin
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The museum features changing exhibits which display everything from local businesses to... |
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T.c. Steele Historic Site Nashville, Indiana
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The T.C. Steele State Historic Site includes the last home and studio of Indiana artist... |
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Tempe Historical Museum Tempe, Arizona
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The main exhibit hall tells the story of Tempe from its prehistoric beginnings to its... |
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Tennessee Historical Commission Nashville, Tennessee
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The mission of the Tennessee Historical Commission is to encourage the inclusive diverse... |
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Tennessee Historical Society Nashville, Tennessee
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In order to provide a thorough history of the state, the Tennessee Historical Society... |
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Tennessee State Capitol Nashville, Tennessee
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The Capitol, still in use by state government, features numerous works of art, historical... |
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Tennessee State Library And Archives Nashville, Tennessee
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Tennessee State Library and Archives is open to the to offer a resource to search for... |
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The Beverly Historical Society Beverly, Massachusetts
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Founded in 1891, the Beverly Historical Society chronicles over 300 years of history... |
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The Children's Museum of New Hampshire Dover, New Hampshire
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The Children’s Museum operates exclusively for charitable purposes and serves as an... |
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The Living History Park North Augusta, South Carolina
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The Olde Towne Preservation Association preserves the heritage and character of North... |
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The Old Post Office Tower Washington, District Of Columbia
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Its rustication, strong semi-circular arches, squat clustered columns united by a foliate... |
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The Old Stone House Washington, District Of Columbia
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In the midst of Washington, D.C., a city of grand memorials to national leaders and... |
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The Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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The Atwater Kent Museum, located just around the corner from Independence Hall and the... |
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The Powder Magazine Charleston, South Carolina
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Construction began on The Powder Magazine in 1712 and was completed by 1713, making it... |
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Theodore R. Mckeldin Library College Park, Maryland
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The McKeldin Library is the main library of the University of Maryland. McKeldin... |
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Thomas Center for the Arts Gainesville, Florida
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Originally built as an estate for Major William Reuben Thomas and his family, "Sunkist... |
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Thomas County Museum Of History Thomasville, Georgia
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Visitors to the museum can discover stories of the earliest settlers and builders of the... |
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Thompson Historical Society & Museum Thompson, Connecticut
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In 2005 and 2006, the museum was expanded, including a 20 panel permanent display area on... |
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Three Rivers Museum Muskogee, Oklahoma
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Three Rivers Museum is dedicated to preserving the multi-ethnic history and heritage of... |
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Tillamook County Pioneer Museum Tillamook, Oregon
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The history of Tillamook County serves as a reminder of the diverse people who have... |
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Timber Lake & Area Historical Society Timber Lake, South Dakota
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The museum includes The Warrior Collection, a complete set of traditional Lakota clothing... |
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Tongass Historical Museum Ketchikan, Alaska
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The Tongass Historical Museum, located in downtown Ketchikan, hosts between three and... |
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Township Of Ocean Historical Museum Oakhurst, New Jersey
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In addition to housing archives, the society prepares displays, exhibits, and published... |
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Trails & Rails Museum Kearney, Nebraska
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In 1974, with the generous gift of land from Mr. & Mrs. Jack Hammer, Dr. & Mrs.... |
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Trenton City Museum Trenton, New Jersey
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Permanently on display in the second-floor galleries is a highly regarded collection of... |
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Tularosa Basin Historical Society Alamogordo, New Mexico
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The Tularosa Basin Historical Society and Museum has gathered artifacts and stories of... |
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Tunica Museum Tunica, Mississippi
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In the Tunica Museum visitors can see how the Mississippi River has changed courses many... |
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Uintah County Western Heritage Museum Vernal, Utah
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The museum of Uinta County displays artifacts from the region's history as well as art... |
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Union County Heritage Museum New Albany, Indiana
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The 17th anniversary of the Union County Historical Society and Heritage Museum will be... |
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Union County Historical Society Blairsville, Georgia
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UCHS strives to promote the preservation of sources of information concerning the history... |
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Union Historical Society Union, Maine
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The Union Historical Society manages and preserves two buildings. The Robbins House,... |
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Union Landing Historical Society Brielle, New Jersey
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In 1973, a group of citizens interested in preserving and studying the history of Brielle... |
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Unionville Museum Unionville, Connecticut
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The museum seeks to stimulate a greater appreciation for the village of Unionville by... |
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United States Mint Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Since Congress created the United States Mint on April 2, 1792, it has grown tremendously... |
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University Of Alaska Museum Of The North Fairbanks, Alaska
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This museum is a premier site for understanding Alaska's natural and human history, but... |
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Upcountry History Museum Greenville, South Carolina
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This museum offers numerous ways to engage the local community in their history, such as... |
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Valentine Richmond History Center Richmond, Virginia
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Mann S. Valentine, Jr., the museum’s founder, made his fortune with the creation... |
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Valentine Varian House Bronx, New York
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Blacksmith Isaac Valentine built this four-level fieldstone farmhouse in 1758 near the... |
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Van Riper Hopper Historic House Museum Wayne, New Jersey
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The farmstead includes an historical herb garden, Archeology Laboratory, and Albert... |
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Van Schaick Mansion Cohoes, New York
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The home, once used as military headquarters, contains exhibits on 18th century life and... |
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Vaughan Homestead Hallowell, Maine
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Benjamin Vaughan, the son of merchant-banker Samuel Vaughan, lived in this home from 1797... |
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Vermillion County Museum and Fithian House Danville, Illinois
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The true house Museum is housed in a home built by pioneer physician William Fithian, who... |
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Vermont History Museum Montpelier, Vermont
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The Vermont Historical Society engages both Vermonters and "Vermonters at heart... |
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Village At Barren Creek Springs Mardela Springs, Maryland
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The Westside Historical Society preserves the history of the Mardela Springs area through... |
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Village Of Babylon Historical Society & Museum Babylon, New York
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Life in the 1800s is depicted in the rear room, along with farm tools of generation's... |
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Virginia Historical Society & Museum Richmond, Virginia
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Using a multi-media approach, this museum presents the most comprehensive display of... |
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Virginia State Capitol Building Richmond, Virginia
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During the Civil War, the Confederate Congress also met at the state capitol building.... |
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Virginia Street Bridge Reno, Nevada
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There has been a bridge at this site since 1860, when C. W. Fuller constructed the first... |
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Volunteer Park Seattle, Washington
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For more than a century Volunteer Park has been the center of Seattle's park system.... |
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Vulcan Park And Museum Drive Birmingham, Alabama
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Visitors can experience the area from Vulcan's view or tour Vulcan Center Museum to learn... |
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W.h. Over Museum Vermillion, South Dakota
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The Lakota Family Camp displays many of the artifacts made in the early 20th century in... |
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Wabash County Historical Museum Wabash, Indiana
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The museum has changing exhibits that all relate back to different aspects of Wabash... |
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Wallace District Mining Museum Wallace, Idaho
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The Wallace District Mining Museum captures the flavor of the mining industry in Northern... |
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Wallowa County Museum Joseph, Oregon
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The purpose of the museum is to preserve, protect and present Wallowa County History,... |
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Walt Disney Hometown Museum Marceline, Missouri
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The Walt Disney Hometown museum is the recipient of a unique collection of family effects... |
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Warrick County Museum Boonville, Indiana
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The Warrick County museum was organized in 1976 for the purpose of collecting and... |
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Washington County Free Library Hagerstown, Maryland
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Washington County Free Library was the first to provide a mobile library service through... |
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Washington County Historical Society Hagerstown, Maryland
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The main structure of the Miller House, which serves as the Washington County Historical... |
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Washington County Historical Society And Museum Portland, Oregon
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Washington County Historical Society has been the dedicated guardian of the county's... |
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Washington Historical Society & Museum Washington, Missouri
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The society purchased the old Presbyterian Church building at Fourth and Market Street in... |
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Washington State History Museum Tacoma, Washington
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People of all ages can explore and be entertained in an environment where characters from... |
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Washington State History Research Center Tacoma, Washington
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The Washington State History Research Center provides public access to historical... |
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Waterford Historical Museum & Cultural Center Waterford, New York
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Congressman Hugh White’s 1830 Greek-revival homestead, located near the Champlain... |
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Waters House History Center Germantown, Maryland
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The Waters House was built in three parts, the oldest dating to the mid-1790s. Basil... |
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Waukesha County Historical Museum Waukesha, Wisconsin
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County history is preserved and shared through the museum's long-standing efforts in the... |
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Waveland Lexington, Kentucky
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Waveland is considered one of the finest examples of Greek Revival architecture in... |
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Wayne County Historical Museum Richmond, Indiana
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The museum houses several unique exhibits including period clothing, furniture,... |
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Wayne County, Ny Historical Society & Museum Lyons, New York
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Visitors can tour the 10+ rooms now used for gallery space, with the 24 cell blocks... |
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Wayside Inn Sudbury, Massachusetts
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What began as an extension of David Howe's family home in 1716, the Inn has thrived... |
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West Baton Rouge Museum Port Allen, Louisiana
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The West Baton Rouge Museum houses the only permanent collection of objects, photos,... |
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West Bay Common School Museum League City, Texas
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When you visit the 1898 Schoolhouse Museum, the schoolmarm brings history to life with an... |
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West Milford Museum West Milford, New Jersey
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The West Milford Museum site is located in the center of this large Township, and... |
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Whalehead Club Corolla, North Carolina
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The sleepy village of Corolla on the Outer Banks of North Carolina began an unforeseen... |
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White County Heritage Museum Sparta, Tennessee
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White County Heritage Museum celebrates the rich history of the highland region of... |
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White Hall State Historic Site Richmond, Kentucky
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This 1799 Italianate mansion south of the Kentucky River was home to Cassius Marcellus... |
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White House Historical Association Visitors Center Washington, District Of Columbia
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In 1995, the National Park Service opened the White House Visitor Center. This facility,... |
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White Pine Village Ludington, Michigan
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Historic White Pine Village opened in 1976 and is an historic village of over twenty-five... |
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White River Valley Museum Auburn, Washington
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Located in Auburn's Les Gove Park, the White River Valley Museum tells the story of South... |
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Whitman Mission National Historic Site Walla Walla, Washington
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The 1847 Whitman “Massacre” horrified Americans and impacted the lives of the... |
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Wilkes Heritage Museum Wilkesboro, North Carolina
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Old Wilkes, Inc. was established in 1968 with the intent of restoring the Old Wilkes... |
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Williamson County Archives Museum Franklin, Tennessee
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The Williamson County Archives Museum preserves the history of Franklin and the... |
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Wilton Historical Society & Heritage Museum Wilton, Connecticut
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The Wilton Heritage Museum consists of two 18th century houses featuring 14 authentically... |
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Wilton House Museum Richmond, Virginia
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Visitors can experience 18th century life at Wilton, Richmond's own Georgian plantation... |
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Window On The Plains Museum Dumas, Texas
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The Museum contains a number of replicas of old buildings including a 1900's street scene... |
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Winona County Historical Society Winona, Minnesota
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WCHS sponsors a number of programs including tours to regional historic sites, lectures,... |
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Winter Garden History Center Winter Garden, Florida
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The History Center houses our family research center and administrative offices, truly... |
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National Portal to
Historic Collections
Recently added:
- American Revolution Center
- National Museum of Civil War Medicine
- National Museum of the U.S. Navy
- Manassas National Battlefield
- Maryland State House
In association with the
American Association for State and Local History
Why do we need a national nonprofit membership society for American history?
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“Save America’s Treasures” has been totally eliminated—the largest Federal program supporting preservation of such treasures as the original Star Spangled Banner and George Washington’s tent.
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65% of Americans don’t know what happened at the Constitutional Convention, according to a recent survey by Newsweek.
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The “Teaching American History” grants—the largest Federal program supporting history education—have been completely eliminated.
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Visits to the Top 20 Civil War battlefields have dropped in half from 1970 to 2009 according to official National Park Service statistics.
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40% of Americans can’t identify whom we fought in World War II, according to a recent survey by Newsweek.
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A quarter of Americans believe Congress shares power over U.S. foreign policy with the United Nations, according to a recent Annenberg survey.
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“There is little that is more important for an American citizen to know than the history and traditions of his country,” John F. Kennedy wrote in American Heritage.
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The “We the People Program,” which touched some 30 million students and 90,000 teachers over 25 years, has been completely eliminated.
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Two-thirds of Americans could not correctly name Yorktown as the last major military action of the American Revolution, according to a recent national Gallup survey.
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The National Heritage Areas and Scenic Byways program, the only major Federal program encouraging visits to historic places, has been completely eliminated in Congressional committee.
